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ESG, Impact Investing, and the Future of Venture Capital with Laura Iriarte
Innovation Conversation: ESG, Impact Investing, and the Future of Venture Capital with Laura Iriarte
In this episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Laura Iriarte, Head of PR and Communications at Zero 100 Conferences, to dive deep into the rising importance of ESG and impact investing in the venture capital landscape. Laura shares her journey from sustainability to venture capital and explores how ESG principles are shaping the future of investing.
They dive into:
- The growing role of ESG and impact investing in venture capital, driven by regulations and investor expectations.
- How founders can better tailor their pitches to meet investor requirements.
- The unique influence of family offices in alternative assets like venture capital and private equity.
- Insights into the Spanish startup ecosystem and its strong ties to Latin America.
- Opportunities in Latin America’s vibrant startup ecosystems in countries like Chile, Mexico, and Colombia.
- Why ESG reporting is critical for tracking progress and improvement.
- The importance of diversity, inclusion, and flexible policies to support working parents.
- How ESG and impact investing contribute to a more balanced and sustainable world.
Tune in for a timely discussion on how sustainability and social responsibility are becoming central to the future of startups and investing.
Brought to you by Startup Summit 2025 — Europe’s leading startup and investor summit, happening September 18–19, 2025, in Lisbon.
🎟️ Learn more and secure your spot at www.startupsummit.io
🕒 Chapters 00:00 — Introduction and Background 02:07 — The Rise of ESG and Impact Investing 04:54 — The Importance of ESG for Investors 08:19 — Tailoring Pitches to Investor Requirements 13:30 — Navigating the Challenges of Fundraising 21:42 — The Hardships of Being a VC 24:43 — The Role of Family Offices 26:01 — The Spanish Startup Ecosystem and Latin America 28:25 — Startup Ecosystems in Latin America 29:22 — The Importance of ESG Reporting and Data Gathering 36:18 — Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace 39:01 — Supporting Working Parents with Flexible Policies 50:31 — ESG and Impact Investing for a Sustainable World
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By Ricardo PascualInnovation Conversation: ESG, Impact Investing, and the Future of Venture Capital with Laura Iriarte
In this episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Laura Iriarte, Head of PR and Communications at Zero 100 Conferences, to dive deep into the rising importance of ESG and impact investing in the venture capital landscape. Laura shares her journey from sustainability to venture capital and explores how ESG principles are shaping the future of investing.
They dive into:
- The growing role of ESG and impact investing in venture capital, driven by regulations and investor expectations.
- How founders can better tailor their pitches to meet investor requirements.
- The unique influence of family offices in alternative assets like venture capital and private equity.
- Insights into the Spanish startup ecosystem and its strong ties to Latin America.
- Opportunities in Latin America’s vibrant startup ecosystems in countries like Chile, Mexico, and Colombia.
- Why ESG reporting is critical for tracking progress and improvement.
- The importance of diversity, inclusion, and flexible policies to support working parents.
- How ESG and impact investing contribute to a more balanced and sustainable world.
Tune in for a timely discussion on how sustainability and social responsibility are becoming central to the future of startups and investing.
Brought to you by Startup Summit 2025 — Europe’s leading startup and investor summit, happening September 18–19, 2025, in Lisbon.
🎟️ Learn more and secure your spot at www.startupsummit.io
🕒 Chapters 00:00 — Introduction and Background 02:07 — The Rise of ESG and Impact Investing 04:54 — The Importance of ESG for Investors 08:19 — Tailoring Pitches to Investor Requirements 13:30 — Navigating the Challenges of Fundraising 21:42 — The Hardships of Being a VC 24:43 — The Role of Family Offices 26:01 — The Spanish Startup Ecosystem and Latin America 28:25 — Startup Ecosystems in Latin America 29:22 — The Importance of ESG Reporting and Data Gathering 36:18 — Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace 39:01 — Supporting Working Parents with Flexible Policies 50:31 — ESG and Impact Investing for a Sustainable World